Commercial Project Manager- Finance

Commercial Project Manager
Siemens Smart Infrastructure intelligently connects energy systems, buildings, and industries. We help our customers to thrive, communities to progress and support sustainable development to protect our planet for the next generation.
Electrification and Automation (EA)
Headquartered in Wendell, NC, the Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for the completion of all projects commercial/financial related matters, including but not limited to handling Accounting, Legal, Tax, New Collaboration Model (NCM) and Export Compliance and Control (ECC) topics. CPM ensures the compliance of applicable regulations during the offer and project execution phase. The CPM supports the respective Project Manager in other areas with the objective of executing the project according to the defined PM @ Siemens guidelines/standards, customer requirements and the applicable Financial Reporting Guidelines (FRG).

Professional collaboration between the CPM and the Project Manager is key for the overall project success. This position is based in Wendell, North Carolina, and follows a remote work model, allowing employees to work primarily from a home office while supporting business needs as required.

You’ll make an impact by

Manage the project throughout the project Life Cycle
Drives own empowerment with adequate signature authorization and project target agreement to manage the project as commercial project entrepreneur – primary projects to be worked categorized as C and ‘small’
Supports the PM in managing and optimizing targeted financial results with due professional care (e.g. project gross profit, cash flow, assets and financing instruments)
Ensures an adequate handover phase, analyzes customers’ requirements, examines their commercial and contractual feasibility and transferability, incl.

ECC matters
Drives the review and evaluation of the contract conditions incl. all attachments, ensures examination by Legal
Supports the PM and ensures correct methodology for identifying, evaluating, assessing risks & opportunities, strategies and response activities
Manage Project Finances
Ensures accuracy of cost and pricing calculation as well as overall project books and records, incl. recording of such in appropriate systems, e.g.

SAP
Performs applicable requirements for month end activities
Prepares commercial documentation for regular project status meetings and ensures the accuracy of the commercial project data (i.e.

FC, cash flow)
Ensures compliance with Siemens FRG and local GAAP requirements
Ensures the application and the continuously managing of financial Guarantees, Bonds and project securities
Supports the PM in identifying, minimizing non-conformance costs and establishing an appropriate reporting structure; supports the implementation of lessons learned into own project and the organization in general
Manage the risks, contracts and claims by ensuring compliance with LoA guidelines for commercial aspects, e.g. risk management process
Manage the compliance to standards, rules and regulations of (commercial) project members to act according to the Business Conduct Guidelines and establishes a culture of trust and integrity (e.g. adherence of tax regulations, Signature rights, segregation of duties, ECC, EHS), OR, Legal and Compliance, HR (incl.

Delegation process), ECC, Customs, external auditors, etc. Manages the customer's requirements and expectations with the PM. Ability to work a large number of midsize projects and prioritize. Ability to interpret and execute contract (customer and supplier) terms and conditions.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree (Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management)
SAP experience and knowledge
Siemens CPM Certification or PMP Certification is a plus
Small or ‘C’ Project management experience a plus
The candidate should have demonstrated skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines is required
10% travel
Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of assignments. Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues.
3-5 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of

Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above.

PLEASE NOTE
: This position may be filled at either the GRIP 8 or GRIP 7 level. Placement within the level structure will be based on the selected candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and overall qualifications. Candidates considered for the GRIP 8 level typically possess 1+ years of relevant experience. Salary range: $61,547-$105,509
Candidates considered for the GRIP 7 level typically possess 2+ years of relevant experience and demonstrate increased scope, complexity, and subject matter expertise.

Salary range: $74,970-$$128,520
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